David Reece, the vocalist who fronted ACCEPT in the late '80s, recently opened up about his time with the band.

The American singer, best known for his stint on ACCEPT's 1989 album "Eat The Heat," reflected on the difficulties faced by the group during that era.

Reece stated that he would love to play some reunion shows with the band to celebrate their 50th anniversary, but it's ultimately up to Wolf Hoffmann and the rest of the current lineup.

Despite his own positive memories of the time, Reece acknowledged that ACCEPT went through a dark period in the late '80s and early '90s, which included the release of "Eat The Heat." The album received mixed reviews from critics and fans alike, with some praising its heavier sound and others criticizing it for being too commercial.

Hoffmann himself has said that the era was difficult and that ACCEPT was searching for a new direction at the time.

Despite this, Reece remains grateful for the opportunity to have been part of ACCEPT and looks back on his time with the band fondly.

Reece has also spoken about how he got his chance to front ACCEPT in the first place.

He recalled auditioning live for the band's members after a guesthouse show in Cologne, Germany.

Despite being nervous during the test, Reece was ultimately hired as the band's new vocalist.

The singer reflected on the personal turmoil that may have affected ACCEPT's sound during this time, but acknowledged that it led to some timeless songs.

Hoffmann has also weighed in on the topic of "Eat The Heat," calling it a dark period in ACCEPT's history and acknowledging that the album was not well-received by fans or critics.

Despite this, Reece remains proud of his work with ACCEPT and looks forward to any future reunion shows or collaborations.

In addition to his time with ACCEPT, Reece has also played with BONFIRE, BANGALORE CHOIR and IRON ALLIES."